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Bulky waste in Denmark is substantial, with 50-60% recyclable materials. Better sorting can significantly reduce combustible waste, though tracking exported recyclables remains a challenge.

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Environmental Science
Waste Management
Circular Economy

Background:

Bulky waste represents a significant and growing waste stream in Denmark.
Limited research exists on the composition and treatment of bulky waste.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the composition and treatment of bulky waste in two Danish municipalities.
To assess the potential for waste reduction through improved sorting.

Main Methods:

Data collection on collection, quantities, and treatment methods.
Sorting analysis of combustible bulky waste fractions.

Main Results:

Bulky waste generation: 150-250 kg/capita/year.
Recyclable materials constitute 50-60% of bulky waste.
Combustible waste (30-40%) and non-combustible waste (10%) require incineration or landfilling.

Conclusions:

Significant reduction in combustible waste is achievable via enhanced sorting.
Complex composite products require thorough separation for recycling.
Export of recyclable materials complicates tracking and further treatment.